AUGUST 15, 2012 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE
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Students shine bright The Wentzville School District recently announced that 42 seniors have qualified for Missouri “Bright Flight” scholarships this year, with 21 recipients from Holt High School and 21 from Timberland High School. Bright Flight is the Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE) academic scholarship program that awards scholarships to the top 5 percent of the state’s high school seniors as determined by their ACT or SAT composite scores. “We are very proud of our students, and the fact that just two years ago we had half as many Bright Flight recipients means we are absolutely moving in the right direction,” said Terry Adams, superintendent of Wentzville School District. “We have helped our students by increasing academic rigor and adding more Advanced Placement classes, and it’s clear our students are benefiting with higher test scores.” This year, a score of 30 or above on the ACT or an SAT score of 770 or above on critical reading and math qualifies a student for Bright Flight. The scholarships can only be used at approved Missouri institutions, and are intended to encourage top-ranked high school seniors to attend college in Missouri.
St. Charles Catch a healthy habit St. Louis OASIS is partnering with the St. Charles School District and Project Read & Reach this fall to kick off CATCH Healthy Habits, a fun, inter-generational program that combats childhood obesity. Adult volunteers are needed to help elementary school children learn about good food choices, share healthy snacks and play fun, active games. The eight-week program meets weekly for one hour on Wednesdays from Sept. 26 to Nov. 14 at Lincoln and Blackhurst elementary schools in St. Charles. Volunteer training will be conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 28 and Aug. 29, at the city of St. Charles School District Administration Center, located at 400 N. Sixth Street in St. Charles. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Shelby Schroeder, 314-779-9870 or sschroeder@oasisnet.org. CATCH Healthy Habits is funded by a grant from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation.
Thomas named assistant principal The St. Charles School District has hired Shaneice Thomas as the new assistant prin-
cipal for Jefferson Intermediate School. Thomas has experience as an assistant principal, most recently working in the Sampson County School District in North Carolina. Prior to that, Thomas served as assistant principal for the Cumberland County School District in North Carolina. In addition to her administrative positions, Thomas was a classroom teacher for five years, during which time she was recognized as Teacher of the Year. Thomas has a bachelors degree in elementary education from Fayetteville State University and a masters degree in school administration from Fayetteville State University.
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SCC Open auditions for children St. Charles Community College’s Young People’s Theatre will hold open auditions for its productions of “The Creepy Creeps of Pilgrim Road” and “White Christmas” at 8:30 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 18, at SCC. Open auditions are for children ages 8 to 18 and a parent must be present during the audition process. For “The Creepy Creeps of Pilgrim Road,” auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. The play is based on the book by Tim Kelly and features a charming though unusual family, living in a dilapidated mansion in Edible Falls. Heading the home is Sinbad and his captivating spouse, Tarantula. Unfortunately their home is in an exclusive and snobby neighborhood dominated by a group of people who are certain the Creeps are ruining Pilgrim Road’s chance to win the yearly All American Street Contest, which they have lost every year. The neighborhood’s self appointed leader makes it her mission to force the family out of Pilgrim Road at any cost which results in a comical misadventure. “The Creepy Creeps of Pilgrim Road” will be performed in the theater of the Fine Arts Building at 7 p.m. on Oct. 19 and Oct. 20, and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 20 and Oct. 21. For “White Christmas,” participants must prepare 16 measures of a “White Christmas” song and bring music accompaniment, tap shoes and/or dance shoes. If auditioning for a solo, the song performed must be “White Christmas.” The production, based on the beloved, timeless film, is a heartwarming musical. After World War II, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis relentlessly pursue a busy and highly successful song and dance career. Their lives change completely when they meet and follow two sisters to Vermont for the holidays. This romantic and uplifting musical comedy is fun for the whole family. “White Christmas” will be performed in the theater of the Fine Arts Building at 7 p.m. on Dec. 14 and Dec. 15, and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 15 and Dec. 16. For more information about auditions or the play, call 922-8233 or visit www. stchas.edu/YPT.
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